Olia and Claude Barrère, two French expatriates in Venice, Italy, write on their blog, “Olia i Klod” [1] [fr]:
Today, as in the past, monasteries offer the possibility of accommodation. They are places of peace, places rich in culture, very well managed, and offer moments of serenity. In Venice, many of these timeless places offer lodging, of high historical and artistic value.